Metro Awakening - Before You Buy

Metro Awakening (PC VR, Quest, PSVR2) is a Metro adventure that captures the true feel of the series, albeit with a few flaws. Let's talk.

[PlayerOne.StartGame]

Licensing IPs to well established VR studios is definitely the way to go for AAA VR games. It worked with Metro, it worked with Batman, and it worked with the Walking Dead.

[jonathanchavez]

Just so there’s no confusion, they’re still making Metro 4. This isn’t the game that continues after Metro Exodus.

[HD-pezp]

Love seeing a bigger gaming channel cover VR. We all know it won't hit the view counts of any of your other videos but fingers crossed you guys keep at it when the games warrant coverage

[Jonathan_Collins]

The crazy part is Metro and Batman are just the start of great looking VR games coming before the end of the year.

[fairmonkey]

VR is getting better and better each year. It is here to stay and it will only get better and more popular over time

[neofromthewarnerbrothersic]

I know one thing for sure: Metro is a great fit for VR. Slower gameplay, focused on stealth and immersion, lots of fully "physicalized" items and fully animated actions. (RDR2 would be really good too.) I spent a significant portion of the earlier Metro games playing in VR, and it was really fun even with whatever non-native VR capability I was using. I'll definitely be getting this one at some point... maybe right now...

[jjsavior]

You can absolutely tell Jake is not a fan of the other metro games or hasn't played much of them. This game nails the metro vibe with just a few short misgivings. Plus, the metro games are known for their stealth and if you are used to them, you absolutely know what to expect with the stealth in this one. You just have to be more stealthy than you normally would in a game. Also, instead of punching enemies in the back of the head, just use the butt of your pistol like you would see in movies. 9/10 that works just fine and is pretty satisfying. Even if you miss and only get their shoulder a second tap usually puts them out before they can alert anyone. It completely adds to the tension. Otherwise, it's a pretty fair review and I appreciate his honest opinion.

[alexblanco]

The haptics on this on PSVR2 are amazing. The immersion is increased so much with those. I'm loving it so far – highly recommend it. Also, make sure you play with proper headphones, not earbuds – again, the immersion is light years ahead like that. Action and horror sequences in every game really suffer without the bass and weight which earbuds simply cannot deliver.

[ARIXANDRE]

Arkham Shadow and this. VR is getting some nice titles from beloved franchises. A shame that the audience is so limited. Thanks for all your work.

[MALØR.]

VR games are getting better and better, it seems our community is finally getting real love.

[AndrewEhrenreich]

Love to see VR coverage here! Keep it up 🤘

[Urmoon]

Wow I didn't even know another metro game was being worked on

[NokutoVR]

I can't express in words how happy I am to see VR games being reviewed on big gaming channels like you guys. It makes me feel like VR gaming is finally becoming a real thing and not just the fantasy of a couple of weirdos like me.

[scallysays]

What a year for vr! Fantastic to see it growing

[noncompulsoryl]

I'm definitely giving this a go over the weekend! VR needs more games like this, with NPCs and a well told story. That's why modded skyrim vr feels so special.

[MrMisturr]

Yes, vr is taking off, big games coming very soon, please keep at it!

I am playing it right now, hands down the best metro game! Especially on the psvr2, the game just pops!

[chancelebron]

Metro was such an immersive sim that it was a no brainer to move it to VR, such a great series!

[azurewrath]

Can't wait to visit the Metro world on PSVR2, with those sweet OLED screens and deep blacks.

[OliverPine-oj]

The Best end of the year in history for VR gamers!
- Batman Arkham Shadow - VR
- Metro Awakening - VR
- Behemoth - VR
- Hitman WOA - VR
- Alien Rogue Incursion - VR